Summer Intern Program
The Summer Intern Program is an opportunity for first and second year law students to gain experience in trial and appellate litigation in the public sector.
The Summer Intern Program, which begins in early June and runs for ten weeks, allows law students to work closely with Assistant District Attorneys. Depending upon assignment, summer interns help prepare cases for grand jury presentations, hearings, and trials. They also research and write appellate briefs and trial memoranda, and often second-seat an Assistant District Attorney on trial. The Office also conducts a weekly lecture and field trip series to expose law students to various aspects of the criminal justice system. Not only do interns get first-hand exposure to the work of the Office, they are afforded the opportunity to apply early for permanent positions.
"The summer intern program was the most fulfilling internship of my law school career. I believe that it has shaped the direction my career is traveling and has made me a more well-rounded legal professional."
Summer Law Intern
Interns receive a stipend of $500 per week. In the past, interns have arranged for work-study funding and public interest fellowships to offset expenses.
First and second year law students who are interested in being considered for a summer intern position should mail us a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. We do not accept applications by fax or e-mail. Only complete applications are reviewed.
In accordance with the NALP Principles and Standards for Recruiting Activities, we begin accepting applications from second year law students on November 1. First year students may begin to submit applications on December 1. The deadline for all submissions is December 15. We interview on-campus and also conduct interviews at the District Attorney’s Office. Interviewing will begin in January.
Applicants must bring to the interview a writing sample, a list of three professional or academic references with telephone numbers, and an official law school transcript. Offers are made on a rolling basis.
As with permanent staff, the Office is committed to a policy against discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and marital or veteran status.
Students who are interested in applying for a summer intern position should mail the requested items to:
Ms. Robin R. Edwards
Administrator of the Legal Hiring Unit
New York County District Attorney's Office
One Hogan Place
New York, New York 10013
2008 Summer "Brown Bag" Lunch Discussions
On-Campus Interview Schedule for Summer 2008 Interns